Zonta clubs in Brisbane unite to say NO to gender-based violence

Ten Zonta clubs in Brisbane, Australia, worked together to paint the city orange and unite with community members to say NO to gender-based violence during the 16 Days of Activism. In partnership with the Brisbane City Council, state government departments and businesses, the clubs:

  • Illuminated key buildings, cathedrals, sculptures, bridges and multi-story car parks across the city in orange.
  • Hanged large banners at the Story Bridge, sports grounds, and shopping centers.
  • Displayed masses of “Orange Ladies” with safety information for survivors of domestic and family violence in inner city parks, businesses, ferry terminals and libraries.
  • Lit a box in the city square to urge people to envision a world where no woman or girl shall live in fear for her life.

The clubs and friends gathered in the city square before city hall and took to the streets to raise awareness of the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign. They wore orange shirts to match the orange buildings, sculptures and bridges. In the following week, Zontians took to social media to post statistical and general information about the campaign and domestic and family violence.

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